Bücher von Laurel A. Rockefeller

Cleopatra's life comes alive in this epic period drama.Nothing in Cleopatra Thea Philopator's life was quiet or small. A woman struggling to keep her kingdom free of foreign control in a man's world, Cleopatra needed every bit of her wit, charm, and advanced education just to stay alive. Plots to end her life dominated her youth. The love of her life was murdered on the Ides of March. And then there was Marc Antony, the Roman general who dreamed of greatness and needed Cleopatra's wealth to accomplish it.Give your audiences the time of their lives when you stage Cleopatra VII: a Play in Five Acts.

Alexandria Burns! Born in 355 CE in the aftermath of Constantine's reign, Hypatia of Alexandria lived in a collapsing Roman Empire, a world where obedience to religious authorities trumped science, where reason and logic threatened the new world order. It was a world on the edge of the Dark Ages, a world deciding the question of science verses religion, freedom verses orthodoxy, tolerance verses hate. For over 40 years Hypatia stood between the dark ages and the light of classical philosophy, arts, and sciences. Though none of her books survived the aggressive book burnings of religious zealots, her legacy remains that of one of the greatest scientists of all time. This is her fascinating true story. Features Hanukkah prayers in Hebrew, challenging special effects, and ensemble casting. Perfect for educational settings and community theater.

Aliénor was the most sought after bride in all of Christendom - and not simply because she was beautiful. The eldest daughter of Duke William X of Aquitaine, she inherited his vast duchy at the age of just 15 and was crowned queen of the Franks that same year. But love was not to be for the beautiful duchess, despite two marriages and giving birth to a total of ten children. Troubadours sang her praises and composed the first romantic love songs. Tales of King Arthur and his round table were first told in her honor. She transformed two emerging empires and made Aquitaine the most faithful continental ally to England. She was a legend in her time and ours. In this four act edition for the stage we meet Eleanor in all her glory as she becomes first duchess of Aquitaine, then queen of the Franks, queen of England, and finally queen mother of England. Ensemble casting. Perfect for community theatre and educational settings.

With the power of her pen she changed Christendom forever. In this stage drama we discover the quiet yet inspirational life of medieval Germany's most influential abbess and most prolific writer, Hildegard von Bingen. Using a combination of music therapy, gemstones, prayer, and cutting edge herbal therapies, Hildegard transformed medieval medicine, theology, and music in ways unmatched by any man. All the while standing up to Roman Catholic authorities to secure places for women of all backgrounds to serve God, not just the daughters of the wealthy elite. Explore Hildegard's life in this beautiful drama featuring her letters and music. Ensemble casting. Ideal for community theatre, educational settings, and individual class lessons.

The legendary life of Katharina von Bora Luther comes alive for the stage! Narrated by Anne Rochefeuille from "His Red Eminence," Katharina von Bora tells the true story of the woman behind Martin Luther's Protestant Reformation in Germany. Born in 1499, Katharina started her education at first the convent at Brehna, then continued it in Kloster Nimbschen where she took vows as a nun at the age of sixteen and expected to live the whole of her life. God, however, had other plans. On Easter Eve 1523 she escaped with eleven other nuns to Wittenberg, a move meant to be temporary until a more permanent home could be found for her. What happened next changed the world in this family story filled with Luther's music in the original German. Ensemble casting. Ideal for community theatre, educational settings, and individual class lessons.

The life stories of twelve of the most influential women in colonial and early American and Canadian history come together in this fascinating book that will leave you inspired. From first ladies Martha Washington, Abigail Smith Adams, Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, and Dolley Payne Todd Madison to writers Mercy Otis Warren and Margaret Bayard Smith, these twelve ladies will have you rethinking the foundations of the United States and Canada. Jewish Founding Mother Abigail Minis, Thomas Jefferson's slave concubine Sally Hemings, Matoaka (aka Pocahontas) of the Powhatan Confederacy, and Nahathaway(Cree) explorer Charlotte Small Thompson also have their stories told in this diverse collection. Music appendix features songs popular in Colonial America, including "Heart's Ease," "Chester," "We Gather Together," "Hail Columbia," and "The Star Spangled Banner." Perfect for all ages!

Women's experiences of patriarchy - from a historical point of view. Focusing on European and United States history, American Patriarchy explores life in the United States for women. Seven essays on the American experience of patriarchy become the discussion topics for the analysis in part two. Topics explored:• Patriarchy in the work place• Hostess as the American Ideal for Women• Patriarchy and Education• Mansplaining• Domestic Violence and Rape Culture• Patriarchy and Money• Patriarchy and Abortion. From the history of women's legal rights to the contributions made by Dolley Madison, Dr. Jill Biden, and other innovators, this thought-provoking analysis is sure to stimulate fascinating conversations at your next gathering.